Clerks in the Chamber and Committees Team support the work of Members of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Commons and in Committee. Being a House of Commons Clerk involves a broad range of stimulating tasks, all of which in some way contribute to supporting MPs in fulfilling their parliamentary roles as representatives, legislators and scrutineers. Clerks, as all staff who work for the House Service, are expected to act with integrity and political impartiality at all times. This role will provide you with first-hand experience of working with MPs and a greater understanding of Parliamentary processes and how these relate to government departments and other stakeholders. Successful candidates are likely to become Second Clerk of a Select Committee, working as part of a team to assist that Committee of MPs scrutinise the expenditure, administration and policy of a particular Government Department.

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

Ability to draft well-argued, evidence-based and impartial briefing material, and longer documents, which may be of a complex nature, to tight deadlines

Ability to present sometimes complex information and arguments orally in a clear and accurate way

Sound judgement, awareness of the political sensitivities which may arise when working with a cross-party committee, ability to deal with members of all political parties with objectivity and authority

Ability to evaluate options and arrive at well-argued evidence-based decisions

A broad understanding of the role of Parliament and its relationship with Government.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 28 days pro rata

Interest-free season ticket loan

Child care voucher scheme

Discounted membership of the in-house gym

All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found on the job description.